Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Monday a ban on single-use plastics to come into effect as early as 2021 in Canada with a list put together grounded in scientific evidence, closely mirroring actions by the European Union, adding that the responsibility will fall on the plastic industry for the appropriate recycling. But is the ban realistic and how will this affect businesses, airlines, hospitals and more?

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When you think of Canadian achievement in World War Two You think of the events of that took place on June 6th 1944, D-Day.

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On this episode, a Canadian mountain climber shares the harrowing story of how he reached the summit of Mount Everest but lost friends along the way.

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On this episode, an Ontario firefighter alleges his human rights were violated when he was not provided sufficient vegan food while battling a massive blaze in British Columbia. However, is access to vegan food a human rights issue?

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Niki was recently pulled aside by a transit worker and given some surprising hygiene related advice. Little did she know that she was actively spreading germs and the advice was a real eye-opener for her.

Also on this episode, we celebrate the caesar's 50th birthday!

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